Tencent Holdings

Tencent Holdings Limited is a leading internet service provider based in Shenzhen, China, known for its extensive range of value-added services, including online games, social networking, financial technology, and online advertising. Founded in 1998, Tencent operates major platforms such as WeChat and QQ, which facilitate communication, entertainment, and e-commerce for millions of users. The company is recognized as the world's largest video game publisher, with popular titles like Honor of Kings in its portfolio. In addition to its core services, Tencent is involved in the production and distribution of films and television programs, as well as software development and digital content licensing. With a focus on user-oriented strategies, Tencent continues to adapt and expand its offerings, positioning itself as a vital part of daily life for many consumers in China and beyond.

Hongwei Chen

Executive Director of Investment

Ben Feder

President, International Partnerships (North America)

Martin Lau

President

Jeffrey Li

Managing Partner

Alvin Liu

Co-Founder

Steven Ma

SVP

Huateng Ma

Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO

Danying Ma

Managing Director

Bo Wang

Vice President, Tencent Games

Ye Wang

Associate Director, Global Data Intelligence and Data Service, IEG

Yao Xia

Executive Director

Levin Yao

Managing Director, Tencent Investment

Wenlei Zhuang

Vice President of Tencent Cloud and Head of Tencent Cloud Strategic Investment

phil mu

Chief Investment Officer

Dowson Tong

President of Social Network Group, Senior Executive Vice President

Past deals in Video Games

Ubisoft Games

Secondary Market in 2025
Ubisoft - Games operates as a unit behind Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® brands.

Lighthouse Games

Seed Round in 2023
Lighthouse Games is a video game development studio based in the United Kingdom, specializing in providing comprehensive game development services. The studio focuses on cutting-edge technology and innovation in the gaming industry, aiming to attract and cultivate top talent to enhance its creative capabilities. By offering tailored development solutions, Lighthouse Games enables clients to realize their gaming projects effectively and efficiently. Through its commitment to excellence, the studio strives to contribute to the advancement of video game development while fostering a collaborative environment for its team.

Kuro Game

Venture Round in 2023
Kuro Game is an internet cultural enterprise focused on the development of two-dimensional action mobile games. The company aims to expand the gaming market by offering a variety of gaming options. One of its most notable intellectual properties is "Punishing: Gray Raven," a free-to-play 3D action role-playing mobile game that incorporates elements from anime, comics, and games. Kuro Game emphasizes high-quality graphics and visual effects in its offerings, appealing to a diverse audience of gamers.

Quell

Series A in 2023
Quell, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that creates an immersive fitness experience combining gaming with physical workouts. The company offers a unique fitness game where players engage in combat within a fantasy world, utilizing low-cost wearable smart resistance bands to enhance their workouts at home. Quell positions itself as a blend of traditional fitness platforms and gaming, providing an innovative approach to achieving fitness goals. To maintain ongoing engagement, Quell charges a monthly subscription fee for access to fresh content and experiences.

Shift Up

Private Equity Round in 2022
Shiftup is a game design and development studio founded in 2013 by art director Kim Hyeong-tae. The company specializes in various aspects of game production and also engages in the creation of promotional videos and music. With a focus on illustration, planning, and programming, Shiftup aims to deliver high-quality gaming experiences and related media content.

Triternion

Venture Round in 2022
Triternion is a video game development company based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, focused on creating multiplayer slasher games for personal computers and consoles. Comprising a small team of skilled international developers, Triternion is dedicated to producing high-quality gaming content that emphasizes both action and strategy. The company aims to provide players with immersive first-person combat experiences while fostering a creative environment for its team.

Guillemot Brothers

Debt Financing in 2022
Guillemot Brothers Limited is a gaming company founded by Guillemot family.

RiffRaff Games

Corporate Round in 2022
RiffRaff Games is a gaming studio working on an inspired third-person stealth action game.

Immutable Systems

Series C in 2022
Immutable develops blockchain-based eSport games designed to familiarize users with blockchain technology in a fun and user-friendly environment. Its eSports games use ethereum blockchain to transform digital asset ownership in the video-gaming industry. Immutable provides scalable blockchain infrastructure for video games, enabling organizations to bring transparency in the opaque world of in-game economies.

Offworld Industries

Corporate Round in 2022
Offworld Industries is a video game developer and publisher focused on creating immersive gaming experiences. The company specializes in the development of first-person shooter games for PC platforms, aiming to deliver a realistic battlefield experience to players. In addition to its own game development efforts, Offworld Industries seeks to foster an ecosystem of like-minded development studios, promoting collaboration within the gaming industry. Through its innovative approach, the company is dedicated to enhancing the gaming landscape by producing compelling and engaging content.

1C Entertainment

Acquisition in 2022
1C Entertainment operates in the segments of production of video games, specialized services for third-party publishers and independent development studios

Turtle Rock Studios

Acquisition in 2021
Turtle Rock Studios is a game development company located in Lake Forest, California, focused on creating engaging and cooperative gameplay experiences. The studio specializes in developing AAA competitive and cooperative shooters, as well as virtual reality games. By prioritizing player collaboration and interaction, Turtle Rock Studios aims to bring innovative gaming concepts to life, fulfilling the diverse gaming aspirations of its audience.

Playtonic Games

Venture Round in 2021
Playtonic Games is an independent game developer founded by a team of veteran game designers. Playtonic Games are an independent videogame developer, started by the creative talent behind some of the most popular platform games of the past (including Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie). Our aim is to bring fun games that everyone loves to play to new and old audiences alike across multiple platforms!

Wake Up Interactive

Acquisition in 2021
Wake Up Interactive is a digital entertainment developer that focuses on creating high-quality content aimed at providing enjoyment to audiences worldwide. The company specializes in the development of games for various platforms, including home video game consoles, PCs, and smartphones. By leveraging innovative design and engaging storytelling, Wake Up Interactive seeks to enhance the digital entertainment landscape and deliver memorable experiences to players across different devices.

Mod.io

Series A in 2021
Mod.io is a cross-platform service that facilitates mod support and user-generated content (UGC) for video games, established by the team behind ModDB. Launched in 2019, it allows game studios to enhance community engagement on PC, console, and mobile platforms. The service has been adopted by over 50 games, attracting around 400,000 daily users who have collectively produced 600,000 pieces of content, resulting in more than 100 million mods installed. Mod.io provides an automated and scalable solution for developers to integrate UGC, fostering long-term user engagement and supporting creator economies. Its platform features a clientless application programming interface that streamlines the creation and sharing of modifications across various platforms and stores, helping to maintain a continuous flow of fresh content.

Kadokawa

Post in 2021
Kadokawa Corporation is a prominent Japanese entertainment company founded in 1945 and headquartered in Tokyo. It operates in diverse sectors, including publishing, film production, digital content, and video games. The company is also involved in the planning and operation of network entertainment services and a video-sharing platform. In addition to its core publishing activities, Kadokawa engages in the development of rights and merchandising, as well as educational services and digital transformation initiatives. The company focuses on expanding its global intellectual property and adapting to the evolving digital landscape.

Keen Games

Series B in 2021
Keen Games is an independent game development studio focused on creating innovative sandbox gaming experiences. The company is known for developing engaging titles such as Portal Knights, Olympus Rising, Sacred 3, and Royal Revolt 2. Keen Games designs games that offer diverse gameplay options, allowing players to level up characters, craft powerful gear, engage in real-time tactical combat, explore expansive maps, and complete tasks. This approach aims to provide players with immersive and enjoyable experiences across various gaming platforms. For further inquiries, contact information can be found on their website.

Sumo Group

Acquisition in 2021
Sumo Digital is one of the independent developers of AAA-rated video games, providing both turnkey and co-development solutions to an international blue-chip client base. Carl Cavers and Paul Porter founded Sumo Group plc in Sheffield, Sheffield in 2003.

YAGER

Acquisition in 2021
YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games.

Bad Robot Games

Series B in 2021
Bad Robot, founded by filmmaker J.J. Abrams in 2001 and based in Santa Monica, is an entertainment company that focuses on storytelling across various mediums, including television, film, and interactive content. The company has produced acclaimed television series such as ALIAS, LOST, FRINGE, PERSON OF INTEREST, and WESTWORLD, along with feature films in popular franchises like STAR WARS, STAR TREK, and MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. Bad Robot has also ventured into publishing, with its novel S. becoming a New York Times Best Seller. Additionally, Bad Robot Games emphasizes immersive storytelling through video games, collaborating with industry veterans and leveraging Hollywood talent to create expansive narratives. Overall, Bad Robot is dedicated to crafting engaging experiences that resonate with audiences across multiple platforms.

Archosaur Games (Zulong Entertainment)

Post in 2021
Zulong Entertainment (stock code: 9990.HK) is a mobile game company in China with the ability to develop premium mobile games and a good market reputation.

QingCi Digital

Venture Round in 2021
QingCi Digital provides mobile game players with an unmatched gaming experience and interactive content. They develop and manage roguelike RPGs and casual games. They offer a range of games, such as endless adventure, Ares virus, lanterns and dungeons, the marvelous snail, and more.

Ubitus

Venture Round in 2021
Ubitus Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud computing solutions, particularly for the gaming industry and digital media services. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tokyo, with a research and development center in Taipei, Ubitus offers a software platform designed for fixed-mobile convergence applications. Its products include ubiLive, which enables users to access and share online content across devices, and commercial mobile cloud gaming services. The company's innovative GameCloud technology allows for the streaming of both gaming and metaverse content on multiple devices, catering to game developers, telecommunications service providers, and device manufacturers. Ubitus has established strategic partnerships, including collaborations with Alibaba Cloud and Kokusai Kogyo Co. Ltd., to enhance its service offerings and expand its market reach.

Bohemia Interactive

Corporate Round in 2021
Bohemia Interactive is a game developer based in Mnisek pod Brdy, Czech Republic, recognized for its focus on simulation and player freedom. The company has established a diverse portfolio that includes well-known titles such as the Arma® and Take On® series, as well as DayZ®. With multiple development teams operating across different locations, Bohemia Interactive also leverages its own motion capturing and sound recording studio to enhance its game production. Over its 15 years of operation, the company has become a significant player in the PC gaming industry, specializing in combat games and proprietary software.

Don'tNod Entertainment

Post in 2021
Don'tNone Entertainment develops and publishes relevant video games by combining engaging storytelling with gameplay to produce stories that have an impact on players. While telling engaging and genuine stories, they aim to create universal experiences that anybody can relate to. Each game they produce is an original work that has something fresh to offer to its player base. The company's mission is to create meaningful and immersive stories that resonate with players and make an impact and link this powerful storytelling with innovative gameplay.

Klei Entertainment

Acquisition in 2021
Klei Entertainment is a video game development studio located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company focuses on creating and publishing games across various platforms, emphasizing both single-player and multiplayer experiences. Klei aims to develop games that resonate with players, often drawing on nostalgic themes while exploring diverse genres. Known for their creativity, the studio has produced notable titles that blend unique gameplay mechanics with captivating storytelling, reflecting their commitment to crafting engaging and memorable experiences for gamers.

Liona

Corporate Round in 2020
Liona provides game development and exgame development business services. It is a software company focusing on game development and digital content. Their ICT and IoT will increase along with their life and work shifts.

Quell

Seed Round in 2020
Quell, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that creates an immersive fitness experience combining gaming with physical workouts. The company offers a unique fitness game where players engage in combat within a fantasy world, utilizing low-cost wearable smart resistance bands to enhance their workouts at home. Quell positions itself as a blend of traditional fitness platforms and gaming, providing an innovative approach to achieving fitness goals. To maintain ongoing engagement, Quell charges a monthly subscription fee for access to fresh content and experiences.

Wizard Games

Venture Round in 2020
Wizard Games high-tech entrepreneurial game company in China.

Lockwood Publishing

Series A in 2020
Lockwood Publishing Limited specializes in the development and publication of social and mobile gaming. Founded in 2007 and based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of entertainment software for various platforms, including PlayStation, iOS, Google Play, Amazon, and the web. Its flagship product, Vakin Life, is a 3D virtual social world where users can create avatars, customize living spaces, and engage with a large online community. Lockwood Publishing has established itself as a notable player in the gaming industry, focusing on creating immersive and interactive experiences for its users.

10 Chambers Collective

Acquisition in 2020
10 Chambers Collective is a swedish game developer.

Leyou Technologies Holdings

Acquisition in 2020
Leyou Technologies Holdings Limited is a game development and distribution company based in Admiralty, Hong Kong. Established in 1998, it specializes in online game operation and retail game development, with a focus on free-to-play multiplayer games. The company is known for developing and publishing Warframe, a popular science fiction-themed game that ranks highly among free-to-play titles on platforms like Steam. In addition to Warframe, Leyou operates several other free-to-play multiplayer games and maintains a robust pipeline of upcoming projects. The company owns notable game development studios, including Digital Extremes and Splash Damage, and employs around 600 staff members globally. Leyou also offers work-for-hire studio services, merchandise sales, marketing support, and consultancy services. With significant revenue derived from Canada, Leyou continues to explore opportunities to enhance its development capabilities and expand its portfolio through partnerships and acquisitions.

Voodoo

Venture Round in 2020
Voodoo is a prominent tech company specializing in the development and publishing of mobile games and applications, particularly targeting the casual gaming market. With an impressive record of 7 billion downloads and over 150 million monthly active users, Voodoo ranks as the third-largest mobile publisher globally, following Google and Meta. The company has demonstrated significant hypergrowth, having raised over $1 billion in funding from notable investors such as Goldman Sachs, Tencent, and GBL. Voodoo focuses on creating simple, easy-to-play mobile games that appeal to casual gamers, often collaborating with external studios and content creators to enhance its offerings. With a workforce of over 750 employees worldwide, Voodoo continues to expand its reach in the mobile gaming industry.

Marvelous

Post in 2020
Marvelous Inc. is a Japanese entertainment company headquartered in Tokyo, specializing in the production and development of various digital and physical content. The company focuses on planning, developing, and operating online games for multiple platforms, including mobile devices and PCs. In addition, it produces and sells home video game software and operates amusement machines. Marvelous also creates and distributes music and video content, with a strong emphasis on animation, as well as theatrical productions based on popular comics, animation, and games. Founded in 1997, Marvelous has established itself as a significant player in the entertainment sector, catering to diverse market needs.

Roblox

Series G in 2020
Roblox is a platform for online gaming and entertainment that provides a communal digital experience that unites individuals via play. It enables anyone to imagine, create, and have fun with friends as they explore interactive 3D experiences produced by developers using their desktop design tool, Roblox Studio.

YAGER

Funding Round in 2020
YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games.

PlatinumGames

Corporate Round in 2020
PlatinumGames Inc. is a Japanese video game developer founded in 2006 and based in Osaka, Japan. The company specializes in producing home video games, online games, and downloadable content for various gaming platforms, including PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, and PC. Known for its commitment to quality and creativity, PlatinumGames designs and develops a diverse array of engaging games that appeal to a wide audience.

Bunch

Seed Round in 2019
Bunch Live, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, has developed Bunch, a unique party application designed for multiplayer gaming. This platform enables users to engage in their favorite games with friends through a group video chat interface. Bunch also offers developers the opportunity to integrate its features into their own games, facilitating a seamless experience for players who wish to connect and play together. The application focuses on simplifying the process of discovering, playing, and sharing live mobile games among friends, making it a pioneering tool in the social gaming landscape.

Sumo Group

Post in 2019
Sumo Digital is one of the independent developers of AAA-rated video games, providing both turnkey and co-development solutions to an international blue-chip client base. Carl Cavers and Paul Porter founded Sumo Group plc in Sheffield, Sheffield in 2003.

Funcom

Post in 2019
Funcom is a video game development company based in Oslo, Norway, with additional offices in the United States, China, Switzerland, and Canada. The company specializes in creating and publishing massively multiplayer online games, including popular titles such as Age of Conan, Anarchy Online, and The Secret World. In addition to its online offerings, Funcom also develops offline games like The Park, Hide and Shriek, Dreamfall, and The Longest Journey. By providing a diverse range of gaming experiences across multiple platforms, Funcom aims to engage players with various genres and live gaming experiences.

Sharkmob

Acquisition in 2019
Sharkmob AB is a video game development company founded in 2017 and based in Malmö, Sweden. As a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited, Sharkmob operates as an entertainment studio focused on creating games for computers and mobile devices. The company aims to support game developers by providing the necessary tools and expertise to facilitate their creative process. Sharkmob emphasizes enjoyment in its work, fostering a fun and engaging environment for game development.

Xiaoxiang Huyu

Series A in 2019
Xiaoxiang Huyu is a game-streaming and hosting content provider from the internet.

1939

Seed Round in 2019
1939 Games is an independent game development studio located in Reykjavik, Iceland, specializing in World War II-themed gaming experiences. Founded in 2015 by former CCP veterans, the studio is currently focused on its flagship project, KARDS, a digital collectible card game. This game combines elements typical of the card game genre with the immersive aspects of classic WWII gaming, aiming to create an engaging and action-packed experience for players. By merging historical facts with gameplay, 1939 Games seeks to provide a unique platform that offers both entertainment and educational value related to significant historical events.

Fatshark

Private Equity Round in 2019
Fatshark AB is an independent game development studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, established in 2008. The company specializes in creating and publishing multiplayer video games across various platforms, including mobile devices, PCs, Macs, and consoles. Fatshark also engages in subcontracting services for game development, collaborating with other publishers as well as developing games independently. Additionally, the studio sells its published titles through its online store, catering to a diverse gaming audience.

Discord

Series F in 2018
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services for individuals and communities to connect and interact. Initially designed for gamers, it has since expanded its user base to include various groups such as hiking clubs, art communities, and study groups. The platform enables seamless communication through voice-over-internet protocol and instant messaging, accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. This versatility allows users to engage with friends and communities effectively, whether for leisure or collaborative activities, without compromising performance during gaming or other online interactions.

1939

Seed Round in 2018
1939 Games is an independent game development studio located in Reykjavik, Iceland, specializing in World War II-themed gaming experiences. Founded in 2015 by former CCP veterans, the studio is currently focused on its flagship project, KARDS, a digital collectible card game. This game combines elements typical of the card game genre with the immersive aspects of classic WWII gaming, aiming to create an engaging and action-packed experience for players. By merging historical facts with gameplay, 1939 Games seeks to provide a unique platform that offers both entertainment and educational value related to significant historical events.

Krafton

Secondary Market in 2018
Krafton Inc is a South Korean video game developer and holding company headquartered in Seongnam. It specializes in creating fantasy games for both PC and mobile platforms, and it is renowned for its popular title, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. In addition to this flagship game, Krafton has developed several other titles, including PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG: New State, Tera, Elyon, and Mistover. The company aims to maintain its status as a leading name in the video game industry by adhering to its core value of craftsmanship in game development.

Grinding Gear Games

Acquisition in 2018
Grinding Gear Games, founded in November 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand, is a video game developer known for its flagship product, Path of Exile, a competitive online action role-playing game (RPG). The company consists of a diverse team with expertise in areas such as artificial intelligence, software security, industrial design, and professional gaming. Grinding Gear Games focuses on creating immersive online gaming experiences, offering a variety of strategy games that feature a range of role-playing characters, allowing players to choose their preferred gameplay style.

HAEGIN

Series A in 2018
HAEGIN Co., Ltd. is a game development company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2017. The company focuses on creating casual mobile games, with a particular emphasis on mid-core games that offer depth and longevity. HAEGIN aims to provide a diverse range of gaming experiences that cater to a wide audience, reflecting elements of traditional Korean culture in its designs.

Xiaoxiang Huyu

Seed Round in 2018
Xiaoxiang Huyu is a game-streaming and hosting content provider from the internet.

Discord

Series E in 2018
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services for individuals and communities to connect and interact. Initially designed for gamers, it has since expanded its user base to include various groups such as hiking clubs, art communities, and study groups. The platform enables seamless communication through voice-over-internet protocol and instant messaging, accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. This versatility allows users to engage with friends and communities effectively, whether for leisure or collaborative activities, without compromising performance during gaming or other online interactions.

Elephant Games

Seed Round in 2018
Elephant Games is a videogame development company. They produce games for PC and mobile. Their games include chimeras, grim tales, paranormal files, strange investigations, christmas stories, crossroads, mystery trackers, and more.

Ubisoft Entertainment

Post in 2018
Ubisoft Entertainment, founded in 1986 by the Guillemot brothers in France, is a prominent independent video game publisher and distributor known for its extensive portfolio of franchises. With a presence in 28 countries and sales in over 55, Ubisoft produces and distributes interactive entertainment products across multiple platforms, including consoles, PCs, smartphones, and tablets in both physical and digital formats. The company's well-known brands include Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, and Just Dance, among others. Ubisoft employs a global network of developers and has recently expanded its offerings with major titles such as Skull and Bones, XDefiant, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. The company continues to innovate in the gaming industry, maintaining a significant influence on the market with its diverse range of products and services.

Kakao Games

Corporate Round in 2018
Kakao Games is a KaKao gaming subsidiary, serving various genres of games including PC and mobile. Kakao Games is a global multi-platform game company that leads the way in the global game industry through reinforcing an in-house development capability and going into partnership with other game companies.

Shanda Games

Corporate Round in 2018
Shanda Games is an online game developer, operator, and publisher offering massively multiplayer online games and mobile games. It distributes its products in China and in overseas markets targeting a large and diverse community of users. It manages and operates online games that are developed in-house, co-developed with professional game developers, acquired through investments, or licensed from third parties. It operates a nationwide network to host hundreds of users playing simultaneously, and adjust the game content to optimize its game players’ experience. As of June 30, 2014, Shanda Games operated 71 massively multiplayer online games and mobile games, and its in-house development capabilities consisted of approximately 1,600 game development personnel and its proprietary game development platform. It licenses games from international and domestic developers. In 2013, the company derived approximately 71% of its net revenues from games that it owns and co-owned. As of June 30, 2014, 42 of its 71 games were licensed from third-party developers on an exclusive basis, two games were jointly developed with a third-party developer, and one game was jointly operated with third-party developers. Its game player base, which consists of 18.4 million average monthly active users and 3.1 million average monthly paying users for its massively multiplayer online games, and 448,900 average daily active users for its mobile games, for the year of 2013, is one of the largest in China. Shanda Games is among the first in China to adopt the item-based revenue model for advanced casual games and is the first to adopt this revenue model for MMORPGs on a large scale. Shanda Games is also expanding its business into overseas markets. In August 2011, it began operating a localized version of Dragon Nest in Singapore. In March 2013, it started to operate Dragon Nest in Europe. In addition, it also licenses certain of its online games, of which it owns the intellectual property rights, to overseas third-parties operators. Markets and regions in which it has presence include Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Vietnam, Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Middle East, and Europe. Shanda Games was launched in 1999.

Krafton

Venture Round in 2017
Krafton Inc is a South Korean video game developer and holding company headquartered in Seongnam. It specializes in creating fantasy games for both PC and mobile platforms, and it is renowned for its popular title, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. In addition to this flagship game, Krafton has developed several other titles, including PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG: New State, Tera, Elyon, and Mistover. The company aims to maintain its status as a leading name in the video game industry by adhering to its core value of craftsmanship in game development.

Frontier Developments

Post in 2017
Frontier Developments is a prominent independent video game developer founded in 1994 by David Braben, known for his influential work on the game "Elite." With a skilled team of over 200 professionals, the company has established itself as a leader in the gaming industry by creating immersive and engaging gameplay experiences, characterized by high artistic quality and innovative technology. Frontier employs its proprietary Cobra cross-platform technology alongside industry-standard software to develop games for various gaming platforms. Notable titles in their portfolio include RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, LostWinds, and Kinect Disneyland Adventures. The company operates primarily from its studios in Cambridge, UK, and Halifax, Canada, and it distributes its games through long-term partnerships with top publishers as well as through self-publishing via digital distribution channels. Frontier is actively seeking talented individuals to join its team and contribute to its diverse array of projects.

Pocket Gems

Series B in 2017
Pocket Gems, Inc. is a mobile game developer based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2009. Specializing in free-to-play social games, the company distributes its products through major platforms such as Apple’s App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Appstore. With a workforce of over 200 employees and support from investors like Sequoia Capital and Tencent, Pocket Gems focuses on creating graphically rich mobile games and innovative entertainment experiences. The company has achieved over 270 million downloads globally, showcasing its impact in the mobile gaming industry. Notable products include "Episode," a mobile storytelling platform, and "War Dragons," a 3D real-time strategy game that highlights the company’s commitment to developing engaging interactive experiences.

Seasun

Corporate Round in 2017
Seasun is China's first computer gaming studio, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. The company focuses on delivering high-quality and engaging games across various platforms, including iOS, Android, and personal computers. By emphasizing a strong commitment to its vision and fostering collaboration among its team, Seasun aims to create enjoyable gaming experiences for players worldwide.

Supercell

Acquisition in 2016
Supercell reimagines games with a Tablet First strategy. Supercell's goal is to build an environment where small, independent teams can craft games for as many people as possible, that are played for years and remembered forever. The company is best known for its successful video games like Clash Royale, Boom Beach, Clash of Clans, and Hay Day. Based in Helsinki, Finland, with North American operations in San Francisco, Supercell was formed by games industry veterans who have collectively developed more than 165 games across 12 platforms. Supercell is backed by Accel Partners and London Venture Partners (LVP). Supercell was founded in 2012.

Paradox Interactive

Funding Round in 2016
Paradox Interactive AB is a prominent Swedish company specializing in the development and publishing of PC-based strategy games. Renowned for its extensive portfolio, Paradox is particularly recognized for its successful franchises, including Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Hearts of Iron, Stellaris, and Cities: Skylines. The company also engages in the publishing of games and the licensing of the White Wolf brand. Paradox distributes its games through various digital platforms, including Steam, Apple, Google Play, and Sony stores, reaching a global audience with a significant revenue contribution from the United States and Europe. The company continues to expand its offerings, with a focus on ambitious new titles and maintaining its strong presence in the strategy gaming market.

Discord

Series C in 2016
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services for individuals and communities to connect and interact. Initially designed for gamers, it has since expanded its user base to include various groups such as hiking clubs, art communities, and study groups. The platform enables seamless communication through voice-over-internet protocol and instant messaging, accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. This versatility allows users to engage with friends and communities effectively, whether for leisure or collaborative activities, without compromising performance during gaming or other online interactions.

Artillery

Series A in 2015
Artillery is a team of passionate gamers that is turning the modern web browser into a gaming console using HTML5 technology. Artillery's team is comprised of a brain trust of former Google and Facebook engineers focused on solving seemingly impossible game development hurdles and includes long-standing and high ranking gaming and eSports community members. It was founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California.

Pocket Gems

Series B in 2015
Pocket Gems, Inc. is a mobile game developer based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2009. Specializing in free-to-play social games, the company distributes its products through major platforms such as Apple’s App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Appstore. With a workforce of over 200 employees and support from investors like Sequoia Capital and Tencent, Pocket Gems focuses on creating graphically rich mobile games and innovative entertainment experiences. The company has achieved over 270 million downloads globally, showcasing its impact in the mobile gaming industry. Notable products include "Episode," a mobile storytelling platform, and "War Dragons," a 3D real-time strategy game that highlights the company’s commitment to developing engaging interactive experiences.

VC Mobile Entertainment

Venture Round in 2015
VC Mobile Entertainment Inc. develops mobile, PC, console, and online games. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Robot Entertainment

Venture Round in 2015
Robot Entertainment, Inc. is an independent game development studio based in Plano, Texas, founded in 2009 by several former members of Ensemble Studios. The company specializes in creating games for multiple platforms, focusing on genres that appeal to large audiences, including fast-paced multiplayer and battleground games. Robot Entertainment aims to provide engaging entertainment experiences that allow users to connect and have fun with friends in various gaming environments.

Miniclip

Acquisition in 2015
Miniclip is a digital games company that develops, publishes and promotes games on Mobile, Web and Social platforms. Miniclip.com started the casual games revolution when it was launched in 2001 by Robert Small and Tihan Presbie. Miniclip is a world-leading developer of mobile games. It's 8 Ball Pool Multiplayer game is the most popular pool game in the world. Miniclip is well known for having a large and varied collection of games including action games, sports games, puzzle games, games for girls, mobile games, iPhone games, Android games, Windows Phone games, games for kids, Flash games, and more.

Discord

Series B in 2015
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services for individuals and communities to connect and interact. Initially designed for gamers, it has since expanded its user base to include various groups such as hiking clubs, art communities, and study groups. The platform enables seamless communication through voice-over-internet protocol and instant messaging, accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. This versatility allows users to engage with friends and communities effectively, whether for leisure or collaborative activities, without compromising performance during gaming or other online interactions.

175game.com

Angel Round in 2014
175game.com is an internet technology enterprise that develops, operates online games, and provides various online entertainment methods. They have game development, research, and operational staff. Their products include king of the three kingdoms, crazy kukum, spirit mountain romance, and more.

Dots

Series A in 2014
Dots is a game design studio that develops meditative puzzle games. Dots creates minimalist games that are meant to be relaxing. However, for more competitive players, there is a depth of challenging gameplay.

4:33 Creative Lab

Private Equity Round in 2014
4:33 Creative Lab is a prominent mobile game design company based in South Korea. The firm specializes in developing and publishing a variety of social interactive online and mobile games across multiple genres, including action, sports, and adventure. Its online game publishing platform is tailored to deliver an optimal gaming experience, allowing users to engage with dynamic and interactive game content. Through its innovative approach, 4:33 Creative Lab aims to enhance user enjoyment and participation in the gaming community.

TapZen

Venture Round in 2014
TapZen in 2012 with the mission of creating unforgettable games for mobile devices. Our studios in Los Angeles and San Francisco are made up of passionate game makers dedicated to crafting playful, smart, addictively fun experiences. We care about accessibility, richness, depth, innovation, and production values… but most of all, we care about our community of players. We don’t just make games, we play and love them too – which makes player empathy a core value for all of us.

Longzhu TV

Series A in 2014
Longzhu TV is a multimedia platform that broadcast and re-broadcast a pan-entertainment, e-commerce, games, sports, and other content. They have reached a strategic cooperation, with Heroes Union Professional League ( of LPL ), CrossFire TV Professional League ( CFPL ), and Chaoguo 30 the balance of the game's top events to have the right to go on live. And signed the world's most popular gaming star Faker and KeSPA the exclusive right to broadcast all its pros seven top giants team, it is well-known to Play Watch Miss unique platform.

Epic Games

Corporate Round in 2012
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company founded in 1991 and based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is known for creating and developing immersive games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. In addition to its game development efforts, Epic Games offers its proprietary game engine technology to other developers, facilitating the creation of high-fidelity interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that empowers developers to publish quality games and 3D content, thereby fostering a vibrant community of creators and gamers alike. Previously known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to its current name in March 1999.

Zam

Acquisition in 2012
ZAM provides is an online platform that provides massively multi-player online (MMO) gaming information. The company operates a network of websites that provide in-game and out-of-game information to the MMO players. ZAM’s websites include ZAM, which hosts active player communities for the MMO games and offers a range of features, including databases, forums, and character profiles; Wowhead, which provides map, creature, and item information concerning World of Warcraft; Thottbot, which offers game information and tools specific to World of Warcraft and community-based hints, tips, and guides; MMOUI, which provides game interface add-ons and customizations; and an online gaming radio site. ZAM, LLC was formerly known as Allakhazam. ZAM was founded as Allakhazam by Brock Pierce in January 2006 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Riot Games

Acquisition in 2011
Riot Games is a global company that develops online games. The company was founded by a couple of entrepreneurial gamers who believe player-focused game development can result in better quality games. In 2009, Riot Games released its debut title, League of Legends, a game played by over 67 million users every month. Riot Games was placed third on the Great Place to Work’s 2013 Best Medium Workplaces list and ranked fourth place in the "25 Best Companies to Work for in Technology" list, an accolade based on Glassdoor reviews of Riot by Rioters. Riot Games was founded by Marc Merrill and Brandon Beck in March 2007 and is headquartered in Culver City, California.

Beijing Elex Technology

Angel Round in 2010
Beijing ELEX Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2008, is a prominent game developer headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices and research centers in St. Paul, Nanjing, and Hefei. The company specializes in providing high-quality gaming, software, and internet services across more than 30 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, serving over 40 million users globally. ELEX is recognized as a leading developer of social games, including popular titles like "Happy Harvest" and "City Life," which perform well on major platforms such as Facebook and Google, as well as localized platforms in various regions. Since 2010, ELEX has also published successful browser games and operates a competitive gaming platform, 337.com, which ranks among the top 1000 gaming websites according to Google statistics. Additionally, their mobile gaming division has grown significantly, producing popular titles such as "Clash of Kings" and "The Walking Dead: Survivors." ELEX is dedicated to advancing the gaming industry by providing top-quality products and localized services, while also collaborating with industry leaders to promote global integration among developers.

Riot Games

Series B in 2009
Riot Games is a global company that develops online games. The company was founded by a couple of entrepreneurial gamers who believe player-focused game development can result in better quality games. In 2009, Riot Games released its debut title, League of Legends, a game played by over 67 million users every month. Riot Games was placed third on the Great Place to Work’s 2013 Best Medium Workplaces list and ranked fourth place in the "25 Best Companies to Work for in Technology" list, an accolade based on Glassdoor reviews of Riot by Rioters. Riot Games was founded by Marc Merrill and Brandon Beck in March 2007 and is headquartered in Culver City, California.

Outspark

Series B in 2008
Outspark is the Western leader in publishing premium micro-trans MMOs. Based in San Fransisco the company has published numerous successful MMOs, and is currently introducing Divine Souls and Fists of Fu for 2010. Outspark CEO & Founder, Susan Choe said the company's real strength will be its open Platform APIs, on which game developers or publisher can plug into, to self publish their online games, while leveraging the infrastructure, business intelligence data, existing users, portal and social network community features.

PIXEL SOFT

Funding Round in 2007
PIXEL SOFT is a game developer and publisher of game software. Their games, such as terminal games, mobile games, video games, and consoles, as well as their online gaming platforms, create a brand in the interactive entertainment industry.
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